Explore the Family Name Rawleigh
The meaning of Rawleigh
English: variant of Raleigh, reflecting a common pronunciation. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Orlo.
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How common is the last name Rawleigh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Rawleigh surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,903 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 53,204. This represents a change of -4.52%. However, the count of individuals bearing the Rawleigh surname increased slightly from 385 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, an increase of 1.04%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #53,204 | -4.52% |
| Count | 385 | 389 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rawleigh
In terms of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Rawleigh surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identified as White decreased by 3.16%, from 96.62% in 2000 to 93.57% in 2010. Those identified as Black remained relatively stable, with a minor decrease from 2.60% to 2.57%. The years 2000 to 2010 saw the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories among the Rawleigh surname bearers, representing 1.29% and 2.06% respectively. No individuals were identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.62% | 93.57% | -3.16% |
| Black | 2.6% | 2.57% | -1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |